Lenovo ThinkPad 11e User Manual
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1. On the desktop, move your pointer to the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and right-click on the
taskbar.
2. Click Properties. The Taskbar and Navigation properties window is displayed.
3. On the Navigation tab, locate the Start screen section, and then do one of the following:
• To set the desktop as your default startup screen, select When I sign in or close all apps on a
screen, go to the desktop instead of Start so a check is visible.
• To set the Start screen as your default startup screen, remove the check from the When I sign in or
close all apps on the screen, go to desktop instead of Start checkbox.
4. Click OK to save the setting.
How to use the battery power more effectively?
• To conserve power, or to suspend operation without exiting programs or saving files, see “Power-saving
• To achieve the best balance between performance and power saving, change power plan settings.
Concerned about security or need to securely dispose of data stored on your hard disk drive or
solid-state drive?
• Study Chapter 4 “Security” on page 51 to find out how you can protect your computer from theft and
unauthorized use.
• Use the Password Manager program to protect the data stored on your computer. For details, see the
help information system of the program.
• Before you dispose of the data on the hard disk drive or solid-state drive, be sure to read “Notice on
deleting data from your hard disk drive or solid-state drive” on page 56.
Is getting connected in different locations a challenge?
• To troubleshoot a wireless networking issue, go to:
• Take advantage of the networking features provided by the Access Connections program (on the
Windows 7 operating system) or Location Awareness in the Lenovo Settings program (on the Windows
8.1 operating system).
• To learn more about using the wireless features of your computer, refer to “Wireless connections” on
• To travel more confidently, be sure to check the tips in “Traveling with your computer” on page 50.
• Press F8 to enable or disable the wireless features.
Need to give presentations or attach an external monitor often?
• Ensure that you follow the procedure for “Using an external monitor” on page 36.
• With the Extend desktop function, you can display output on both the computer display and an external
monitor.
I have been using your computer for some time already, and it is getting slower?
• Follow “General tips for preventing problems” on page 75.
• You can diagnose problems yourself by using the preinstalled diagnostic software.
• Check for recovery solutions in Chapter 8 “Recovery information” on page 97.
Print the following sections and keep them with your computer in case you are unable to access this online
user guide when necessary.
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